Removing The Cpu; Removing The Middle Cover - Acer TravelMate 540 Series Service Manual

Removing the CPU

1. Remove the six screws that secure the thermal door.
2. Take the thermal door off the main unit.
3. Remove the four screws holding the thermal module.
4. Take out the thermal module.
5. Release the CPU lock.
6. Take out the CPU from the socket..

Removing the Middle Cover

1. Please remove the six screws holding the thermal door, then remove the thermal door before you remove
the middle cover.
2. Take out the thermal cap as shown.
3. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard on the buttom.
4. Release the keyboard locks as shown..
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